This Month at the Museum

Events and Programs

Mark your calendars for our in-person offerings for October, including After Hours at the Museum, Curator Tours, and Docent-Led Tours!

After Hours

October 7 from 4 to 8 pm

We're staying up late! Join us for After Hours every first Thursday of the month, from September to May, when we give you extra hours to view your favorite exhibitions!

Curator Tour
October 7 at 6 pm

Join Dr. Alex Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, each month during After Hours for a guided tour of the galleries, as he provides visitors with in-depth art historical and curatorial insight into the Museum’s current exhibitions.

Point of View Gallery Talk
October 8 at 12 pm

Join us every second Friday of the month for a Point of View Gallery Talk! This month, join photographer and Florida Southern College professor Sarah Brewington Baarns as she discusses the mystery and mysticism behind Josephine Sacabo’s intriguing photographs!

Virtual ArtLab
October 9 at 10 - 11:30 am

Each month, participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and interactive way through Zoom. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills. Each virtual ArtLab will include a private Zoom invitation.

Docent Tour
October 16 at 11 am

Join us each third Saturday of the month to get a fresh look into the Museum's featured exhibition through an informative and engaging conversation with one of our passionate docents.

Learning to Be Me: Student Exhibition
October 23 at 11 - 2 pm

We invite the friends and family of the students whose artwork is presented in Learning to Be Me to join us for a reception.
Learning to Be Me features artworks by students grades K-2 from Polk County School District elementary schools.

October Events

Education

After School Art

Mondays, October 4 - November 3
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Doors open at 4:20 pm
Fee (per child): Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members

After School Art is designed for the parent and child to learn creative new skills together. Come join us for a new lesson each week using different mediums and learning about the elements of art. Our activities are easily designed to be recreated at home to further enhance your young artists’ skills — and yours, too!

Doors open at 4:20 pm. Space is limited; be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

Learn more about After School Art!

Phoneography: Smartphone Photography

Saturday, October 9 | 10 am to 1 pm
Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Fee: $80 Members, $130 non-Members

Ready to catch those special events, moments, and artistic shots like a pro with a device we all now seem to carry in our pockets? In this workshop, students will learn basic skills and compositional techniques in photography, along with the following topics:

Apps
Special effects
Photo manipulation
Photo collage
Multiple exposure

Students will use their own smartphones or tablets. Please note: This workshop will be taught using Apple products; therefore, some basic photography functions may differ slightly from those of other cell phone brands.

As we continue our 55th anniversary exhibition season, we hope you will partake in all the Museum has to offer both in-person and virtually. If you're in a position to support us, please consider making a donation in any amount to help us keep the Museum going during this time of financial difficulties.

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Exhibitions and programs are sponsored in part by
the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture
and the State of Florida, the City of Lakeland and Visit Central Florida.

Admission to the Museum is underwritten by our generous Strategic Partner.